A Pottsville man could face felony possession of a firearm and battery on an officer charges after police say they sustained minor injuries while attempting to arrest the man, according to a Russellville Police Department report.

According to the report, Michael Hooks, 20, was seen driving a black Chevrolet Blazer without tags on East 12th Street near the Garden Valley apartment complex. Police stopped the vehicle in the 1100 block of East 12th Street and while the officer exited his patrol car, Hooks allegedly stepped out of his vehicle before being told to get back inside. According to the report, the officer observed two knives in Hooks’ right pants pocket.

After dispatch advised the officer of an arrest warrant on Hooks out of Pope County, police attempted to arrest Hooks, at which time he tried running before being taken to the ground twice by officers, according to the report.

While placing Hooks under arrest, the report states police observed an unknown object in the crotch of Hooks’ pants, which he said was a gun. The report states Hooks continued to resist while police retrieved the firearm.

The gun, a .32 caliber revolver, contained four live rounds and may be stolen, according to the report.

Hooks faces disorderly conduct, fleeing, resisting arrest, carrying a weapon, driving on a suspended driver’s license and no insurance or tags charges, as well as two counts of battery on an officer after police say they received abrasions on their knees and elbows during the struggle.

Your going to read more about him because our system is effed. Hes been in and out of prison since he was 17. He has stolen cars and everything else. They give him a little slap on the hand and he gets out and does more stuff. He needs to be locked away. Or he needs mental help something needs to be done before he murders somebody.